Austin area experiences lower humidity and cooler mornings post-cold front, with a high of 92 and light winds. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a Category 1 Hurricane near Cancun, potentially intensifying as it nears Florida.

Cuantos Tacos in Austin is named Texas's best taco spot by Yelp, with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 288 reviews. Yelp's 2024 list recognizes top taco joints nationwide.

Hays County enhances road safety with completed upgrades at a dangerous US 290 intersection and initiates a new project on RM 3237 to improve traffic flow and safety.

The University of Texas at Austin has been ranked as the No. 7 public university by U.S. News & World Report and maintains top rankings in multiple programs and for veterans.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas grows by 630 acres, now totaling 1,980 acres, thanks to a 2019 voter-approved sales tax allocation for state parks.

A motorcycle and a Capital Metro bus collided in North Austin, resulting in one fatality and minor injuries to another person. Investigations are ongoing.

Rodney Reed's lawyers argue for DNA testing of the murder weapon at the Fifth Circuit Court to prove his innocence, while the state resists, citing potential evidence contamination.

Conservation efforts for Austin's Texas fatmucket mussel, key for water purification, gain emphasis by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect the species and its vital ecosystem role.

Cisco's Restaurant in East Austin received a $50,000 preservation grant ahead of its 75th anniversary to maintain its historical site and continue its legacy.

Texas celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, with TPWD emphasizing the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation and the state's economy.

The Texas Attorney General is updating lawsuits against Travis and Bexar counties after they sent a voter registration application to a deceased person.

Austin's forecast includes periodic rain today with a 40% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms, highs around 93 degrees, and mild winds. Weather will clear with cool nights and less humid days ahead.

Texas allocates $8.8 million of federal funds to enhance mental health and substance abuse services, focusing on needy populations, in response to the state's mental healthcare challenges.